Marche Wine

Marche region extends from the eastern slopes of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea. Most of the region is made of mountains and hills. The economy lays on farming, production of cereals, olives, grapes and vegetables.

The Marche region produces a large variety of red and white wines, among which thirteen has the DOC. The most cultivated grapes are: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Pinot nero and bianco, Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Malvasia of Tuscany, Vernaccia Nera and Maceratino.

Among the reds, the Rosso Conero and the Rosso Piceno are particularly appreciated. The main regional white is the excellent Verdicchio, a dry characteristically flavored exceptional white,